OffGuardian editor Kit Knightly joins Paul Brennan to tackle a range of explosive global themes—from Israel-Iran tensions and Ukraine’s fading media spotlight to the rise of surveillance tech and weather manipulation. Arguing that modern wars are more about perception than victory, Knightly suggests a geopolitical theatre driven by elite agendas and public fatigue. He questions the motives behind Trump’s shifting allegiances, hints at Netanyahu being set up as a scapegoat, and explores how companies like Palantir and narratives around climate control reinforce control through fear. With insights laced with scepticism and wit, this conversation dives deep into the machinery behind today’s headlines.

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These are complex and sensitive issues, and we aim to provide a balanced conversation. As always, we encourage you to listen, reflect, and explore the various perspectives, including Paul Brennan's interview with John Minto chair of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa; Professor Greg Simons, an international expert on media and geopolitics; independent Journalist, Vanessa Beeley, political researcher Trevor Loudon plus RCR hosts Simon O’Connor and his conversation with Rodney Hide.